Person Specification

Key selection criteria

Expertise and credibility in research and evaluation, and ideally also in evidence synthesis and implementation science and practice.
Expertise and credibility in at least two of our key content areas (e.g., mental health, social care and social welfare, parenting, education, youth justice) and a willingness to quickly develop expertise in other areas.
Advanced written and verbal communication, able to produce engaging outputs for a wide variety of audiences to support effective knowledge translation, and to chair meetings and present to diverse audiences.
Successful track record of building business through competitive tenders, grant applications and direct approaches.
Advanced client and stakeholder engagement skills and project management skills, including understanding client expectations, resolving conflicts, allocating resources, and managing budgets, and motivating and leading teams.
Excellent networks and established credibility within the UK social research sector.
Advanced team and people management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, and able to work effectively as a member as well as a leader of teams.
Successful track record in organisational leadership role and of developing a positive organisational culture.

A highly collaborative and engaging person, committed to working closely with colleagues at all levels to sustain CEI’s success, and to working as part of a local and global team.
Commitment to diversity, high standards of professional ethics, and evidence-informed practice and policymaking.
High levels of emotional intelligence, motivation, and energy.
A high level of personal productivity and work impact and of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Commitment to learning, and to modelling a learning orientation and contributing to a learning environment.

Post-graduate degree in psychology, social science, health or related discipline, or equivalent level of scholarship achieved through work.